Search Results: Authors starting with E from MFLIBRA Antique Books

Author: Edith Nesbit. H.R. Millar and Claude A. Shepperson, illustrators.Title: Whereyouwantogoto and Other Unlikely Tales.Publisher: Boston & Bath, Barefoot Books, 1993. First Barefoot Books Edition (stated).Language: Text in English. Size: Small 4.5" X 3".Pages: xiv-205 pages + publisher's catalog.Binding: Attractive and near fine full blue morocco leather binding finely bound by Bayntun (hinges fine) under a protective removable mylar cover. A rare & very nice binding!Content: Fine content (bright, tight, and clean - as shown).Illustrations: Complete with the 17 full-page illustrations by H.R. Millar and Claude A. Shepperson.
The book: "A 1993 edition of "Whereyouwantogoto and Other Unlikely Tales"" by Edith Nesbit, published by Barefoot Books. This edition is especially notable for its exquisite full blue morocco leather binding by Bayntun, one of the most respected binderies, enhancing its collectibility. The book is complete with 17 full-page illustrations by H.R. Millar and Claude A.… Read More

Author: Edward Young. Richard Westall, illustrator.Title: The Complaint: or, Night Thoughts.Publisher: London, Printed for John Sharpe, 1817.Language: Text in English.Size: 6.5 "X 4 ".Pages: 324 pages.Binding: Attractive and very good beautifully gilt decorated dark burgundy full morocco leather binding (hinges tight, overall slightly worn and scuffed - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover. All edges gilt.Content: Very good content (bright, tight, and clean, some light foxing or staining - as shown, gift note of a previous 1819 owner on the second blank page - as shown).Illustrations: Complete with the illustrated title page and the beautiful nine-chapter/night vignettes by Richard Westall.
The book: A rare 1817 illustrated edition of "The Complaint; or, Night Thoughts on Life, Death, and Immortality" by Edward Young. This work, a masterpiece of British literature, delves into profound themes of life, death, and the human condition, presented through an evocative and contemplative poetic… Read More

Author: Marah Ellis Ryan.Title: The Druid Path with Will Vreeland decorations.Publisher: Chicago, IL: A. C. McClurg & Co., 1917. First Edition.Size: 8.5 "X 6 ".Pages: 321 pages.Binding: Very good original full cloth binding (hinges fine, overall slightly scuffed - as shown) in a good scarce original dust jacket (tears and chips - as shown) under a removable protective mylar cover. Content: Very good content (bright, tight, and clean, rare light foxing - as shown, small tear repaired by a previous owner on the lower margin of the first blank page - as shown, presentation note signed by the author Marah Ellis Ryan on the half title page - as shown).Illustrations: Including music score sheets and nice in-text Celtic decorations by Will Vreeland.
Estimate: (Scarce with no or few other signed copies available for sale worldwide),
The book: Rare SIGNED First Edition of The Druid Path, a collection of short stories set in ancient and modern Ireland, by a now-forgotten popular author of the early twentieth… Read More